Bring Back The Summer (Instrum Remix)

The title of this song could not be more appropriate right now. It hailed where I am today. I'm still sporting a wool scarf every day. Bring back the summer already, or at least the sunshine please!!! Request to form a formal manifestation. The anticipation of summer is at its peak.. you know it's coming any day now and it'll sneak up on us, as always. Anyways, it's Friday and you should def get down to this one tonight. Instrum has been absolutely crushing it lately and this is no exception! Keep it coming dude.

Rain Man - Bring Back The Summer (INSTRUM Remix)

What's Your Sign (Mason's Capricorn Remix)

Of all the hokey things to believe in, I honestly do think astrology has some truth personality-wise. On that note, I don't think I would say yes or no to someone based on what they are, but "what's your sign" has always been a great intro question, right? This track takes the question much further and goes into a straight-up boogie thanks to Mason's sexy house edit (I guess he's a capricorn...). Next time you're out, I would love to hear if that pickup gets you anywhere, but for now I think this track should do the trick.

Keljet ft. Holychild - What's Your Sign (Mason's Capricorn Remix)

Badaboum (Alle Farben Remix)

Well, this sure is a nice way to ring in the weekend. This remix by Alle Farben just reels in endless energy and makes you want to get up an boogie... time to jam. Happy Friday!

Hooverphonic - Badaboum (Alle Farben Remix)

Alrite (Kaytraflip)

Oh JJ, where have you been? Thanks Kaytranada for bringing her back to me. This mix amazingly combines Janet's bossy vocals with a gameshow like beat and it sets me perfectly at ease even on this anxiety-ridden Monday.

Janet Jackson - Alrite (Kaytraflip)

Never Be Like You (Disclosure Remix)

Yes, it's possible--good can always get even better. This recent collab between Flume and Disclosure does their previous ones justice. Obviously, the original "Never Be Like You" was more than enjoyable, but who doesn't love a bit of added spice? Disclosure takes things up a notch, giving the track some phenomenal beats and synths, and it just makes me want to dance--in fact, I can't help but do so when listening to this remix. It's fantastic, as is pretty much everything released by these two artists.

Flume - Never Be Like You feat. Kai (Disclosure Remix)

IOU (Golden Coast Remix)

Annabel Jones, who you probably know from her track "Magnetic," and more specifically the mad popular AObeats remix, has come out with her newest song IOU and with it comes another spectacular remix of it by Golden Coast. Her dissonant vocals are bewitching and Golden Coast does an excellent job toying around with them, but more important is the stellar beat and bass. I like the "IOU" concept because in truth it seems like she doesn't really owe anyone anything and he's probably not going to get it because she cut his ass loose, but at least she admits it. YGG.

Annabel Jones - IOU (Golden Coast Remix)

Waves (RAC Mix)

As we know, I have an incredible respect for RAC and his melodious mixes and whenever I see that he has released one of his versions of an already good song, it's wise to prepare for the best. His flair on Miguel's "Waves" capitalizes on every existing strength of the original and delivers an astonishingly contagious beat, with his signature upbeat and bubbly exuberance. I always wonder what he'll do next, but for now this one is more than enough to keep me happy for awhile. Good stuff.

Miguel - Waves (RAC Mix)

Profite (Kazy Lambist Remix)

The title of this track is pretty much the opposite of the last one I posted by Moi Je--"Fais Rien"-- because instead of "do nothing," "profite" means "take advantage of it/make the most of it," you know, one of those beautiful not exactly translatable words. Furthermore, what can be more French than having a French DJ mix a French group's song? I love this version of the track by Kazy Lambist, which feels like a day of frolicking and sunbathing. What a dream.

Moi Je - Profite (Kazy Lambist Remix)

Mess Is Mine (Casper Zazz & Droptail Remix)

Well, this is just fun. I saw Vance Joy in concert about a year and a half ago and I must say his voice just exudes such a happy spirit, you can't help but smile when you listen. Now on top of all this goodness comes a pretty spectacular remix by Casper Zazz and Droptail and they totally nail it. I'm really glad they didn't mess with the lovely vocals but the work they did add is quite nice. How about that drop, though? Oh yeah.

Vance Joy - Mess Is Mine (Casper Zazz & Droptail Remix)

Sayonara (Speaker Of The House Remix)

Well this one opens with some spectacular first lyrics, because let's admit it, sometimes we all feel like "fuck the world, I don't care anymore." This is me most days, and then I just do what I want and things (for the most part) end up going okay. Anyways, we recently heard another awesome mix from Speaker Of The House, and it looks like he's on a roll since this one is just as fire. Girly vocals like this could be taken in so many directions and I think he tones them down nicely and did exactly what needed to be done very well. On that note, Sayonara suckerz...

Rebecca & Fiona - Sayonara (Speaker Of The House Remix)

Burn Fast (Louis Vivet Remix)

February has just passed by so quickly-- I can't believe there's just about one week left. I keep feeling like "now is my time" and then before I know it, it's over. It's like being nostalgic for moments that are currently happening. Strange how that happens. Anyways, this remix of "Burn Fast" seems to channel those kind of fleeting feelings of the quickest month of the year. I'm really loving the soothing vibes of this one. Check it:

Bryce Fox - Burn Fast (Louis Vivet Remix)

Shaded In (Palastic Remix)

Wow, I absolutely love this upbeat remix by Palastic. Of course, songs by filous are already awesome on their own, but this blend is really quite special. Turn it up and get ready to go!

filous - Shaded In (Palastic Remix)

Heaven (Two Friends Remix)

Two Friends have been releasing some spectacular I'm-going-to-dance-to-this-and-I-don't-care-if-you-don't-like-it remixes. Perfect for that run you aren't at all motivated for or cruising on a sunny and 60's day with the windows open, this one is sure to put a smile on your face and some groove in your step. The build up is just fabulous and then when it drops it might be even better. Enjoy!

Shaun Frank & KSHMR ft. Delaney Jane - Heaven (Two Friends Remix)

It's a Memory (Amtrac Remix)

Of course, as we know, I love pretty much everything Amtrac releases and by the way, his recently dropped EP Lost in Motion is just swell. His remix of Fred Falke's track channels his his classic rhythmic style and it blends super nicely with the vocals of Mansions On The Moon. Love the beat, can't get enough of this one! Enjoy.

Fred Falke - It's A Memory (Amtrac Remix)

Never Forget You (Alex Schulz Remix)

Ok, the lyrics on this one are a bit #dark in the sense that this person will obviously never get over his ex (come on, man, let it go) but it's got a pretty fabulous beat. At least he's being honest with himself I guess? Kudos to Alex Schulz for remixing this one and closing off the sometimes overwhelming month of January pretty darn well.

Zara Larsson, MNEK - Never Forget You (Alex Schulz Remix)

Ridin Round

Oh shit. This is real nice. One of those immediate love stories with a song where you know you're going to be obsessed for awhile and may or may not need to learn all the words and it'll probably be something that you will always appreciate. I always have a lot of respect for women who take on the hip hop industry and bring their own flair (can I say swag here?) into the game. Mind you, Kali Uchis is just 22 (my age, shit--what am I doing with my life again?) and she's absolutely slaying. First off all, with a title like "Ridin Round" you just can't go wrong.. then, when you get into the actual lyrics there's some fire in there that I just love... "I know I'm some shit and I'm cool with it" // "Fuck me over, I'll fuck you worse then take off to Japan".. uh, YES. Some people might call these kind of lyrics "aggressive" and I would have to disagree with them by countering that having confidence is just empowering.. try it. So, despite my post yesterday that denounced the original of songs after hearing a dope remix, I knew with this song that I needed to hear the original even though I heard the remix by oshi first. And, not surprisingly, the original was equally as good, just had some slower vibes. Some nice tracks right here.

Kali Uchis - Ridin Round ft. Tory Lanez (oshi redo)

Kali Uchis - Ridin Round

Also, FYI, Kali is a total babe of course:

Prisoner (Tomsize Remix)

Sometimes when I haven't heard the original of a song but a remix like this one first I'm like, nah I'll stick with this one. I love how Tomsize breaks down the beat here. It's the perfect amount of intensity throughout with some killer sad girl vibes sprinkled in thanks to my homie Lana.

The Weeknd - Prisoner (Tomsize Remix)

Gone (Instrum Remix) & More...

Oh, I found this song just in time to avoid responding to a pestilent text from someone who probably doesn't deserve a response.. aka I'm gone, BYE. Anyways Instrum, whose work I really admired this summer but never posted, does a fabulous job with this mix. It has a solid dance-worthy beat and I particularly love when it breaks down around the 2-minute mark. Really nice bass. I'll post my other favorite mixes by Instrum below as a lil' bonus!

Monogem - Gone (INSTRUM Remix)

***Bonus tracks***

You're a straight up liar if you tell me you don't like "Trap Queen" or any version of it, and in my opinion, this version takes the cake. Still not over this one, let's gooooo

Two Friends & INSTRUM - Trap King (Fetty Wap Ft. Adriana Gomez Cover)

Honestly I'm not sure if you're ready for this mix. It's so fire you just might get burned. Anyone who turns Whitney Houston tunes into something like this is a genius. This was a personal favorite of mine last summer.

Whitney Houston - Dance With Somebody (INSTRUM Remix)

Cellophane (Loframes Remix)

I've always had a thing for Miami Horror ever since I heard their most well-known track "Sometimes" back in the day. Their 80s vibes came back and prospered in their latest album All Possible Futures. The original of "Cellophane" is a bit slower than this remix by Loframes, but I really like this version. It feels a good bit funkier and reminds me of Chromeo in a good way.

Miami Horror - Cellophane (Loframes Remix)

Runaway (U & I) (Speaker of the House Remix)

I love a good mix between trance and dance where you could just chill to the track but also it could make you groove like nobody's business. Writing like this is a science, y'all, and clearly so is making a mix as fantastic as this. A job well done by Speaker of the House and of course having the impeccable Galantis as the original doesn't hurt either. Check it:

Galantis - Runaway (U & I) (Speaker of the House Remix)